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title: "The Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs"
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buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
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# The Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54076954-446e-42df-94df-e9ddededd67e

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service, located in London, has awarded contracts for the supply of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs as part of a selective procurement process involving competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement, classified under dog kennel services, involves an expansive framework agreement that splits services into three lots—Retained, Framework, and Welfare Kennels. The contract awarded amounts to GBP 16.2 million, covering a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement process aimed to secure high-quality care, operational 24/7, for dogs seized under various conditions including welfare grounds. The successful negotiation was completed on 26th March 2026 with the award date published on 24th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly appealing to enterprises adept at animal care services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide kennelling and boarding services within the United Kingdom, ensuring high standards of care for seized dogs. The framework allows providers to enhance kennel facilities, offering room for substantial operational improvements and facility expansions, thus fostering growth for capable suppliers in the industry. Experienced service providers within a 150-mile radius of London with compliant regulatory standards in kennelling facilities are encouraged to compete in connection with this awarded and ongoing framework.

## Notice

The contracting authority has awarded contracts for the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs. The contracts include operational ordering arrangements governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. All contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23097fda-6190-47bf-b654-e02bf34d2347 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW6 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHHELD UNDER PCR 2015 REG. 50(6) ON PUBLIC INTEREST/SAFETY GRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23097fda-6190-47bf-b654-e02bf34d2347
- 20 Oct 2024 at 11:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6289967-a9cc-472c-8e46-cd96f94590de
- 30 Sep 2024 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6289967-a9cc-472c-8e46-cd96f94590de
- 5 Jul 2024 at 22:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129fddc3-5056-4ee6-995b-9fc2db76dfa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23097fda-6190-47bf-b654-e02bf34d2347
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6289967-a9cc-472c-8e46-cd96f94590de
  20th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129fddc3-5056-4ee6-995b-9fc2db76dfa2
  5th July 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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